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E-challan Islamabad 2026: how to check, pay and contest a Safe City traffic fine
How Islamabad’s Safe City camera fines work, how to check and pay an e-challan safely, what to do if it is wrong, and how to spot fake challan messages.
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Real Estate
Verify property ownership online in Pakistan: Punjab fard and Islamabad records (2026)
Before you pay a token, check the official record. How to verify property ownership through PLRA, CDA, the ICT revenue office and housing societies.
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Driving licence in Islamabad 2026: learner permit, test and renewal step by step
From learner permit to full licence in Islamabad: the DLIMS portal, the 42-day wait, the test, online renewal and how to get an International Driving Permit.
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Passport fee in Pakistan 2026: normal, urgent, fast track and e-passport rates
The official DGIP fees for every Pakistani passport option in 2026, from Rs4,500 to Rs40,500, with processing times and how to renew online.
Technology
How to check SIMs on CNIC in 2026: 668, cnic.sims.pk and the 8-SIM limit
A SIM in your name that you never asked for can cause serious trouble. Here is how to check SIMs on your CNIC, the legal limit, and how to remove unknown SIMs.
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ETIAS and EES: 7 essential facts and easy tips for visiting Europe
Europe now records fingerprints and face scans at the border, and a 20 euro online authorization is coming. Here is what travelers need to know.
Politics
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Supreme Court term 2026: 7 critical cases to watch in a controversial year
Climate lawsuits, gun bans, immigration detention and voting rules: here are the cases to watch as the Supreme Court opens its new term on Oct. 5.
Opinion
See all Opinion storiesTipping culture: 5 powerful reasons it has gone too far in America
Opinion: tip screens are everywhere and nobody knows the rules. Here is why America needs a reset, plus the best arguments for keeping tipping.
Four-day week: 5 powerful reasons Britain should embrace it
Opinion: hundreds of UK firms now work four days on full pay, and most trial companies kept it. Here is why Britain should take it seriously.
Cell phone bans in schools: 5 powerful reasons every state should adopt them
Opinion: dozens of states now restrict phones in class. Here is why every state should move to phone-free school days, and the best arguments against it.
Urban trees in Pakistan: 5 critical reasons they could save lives
Opinion: in cities where summer passes 45°C and monsoon rain floods the streets, trees are infrastructure. Here is why we need far more of them.
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Business
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Pay transparency directive 2026: 7 rights EU workers gain, and where they apply
The EU pay transparency directive lets job seekers see a salary range and workers compare their pay. Here are the seven rights and where they apply in 2026.
Roth IRA vs traditional IRA: 7 simple ways to choose the best one for you
Pay tax now or later? Here is how Roth and traditional IRAs compare, the 2026 limits and seven questions that help you pick the right account.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: 7 simple steps to avoid penalties
Sole traders and landlords over £50,000 must now send HMRC quarterly updates. Here is who is affected, the deadlines and how to avoid penalty points.
Technology
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PTA mobile tax 2026: how to check, register and pay for your phone
Bringing a phone from abroad? Here is how the PTA mobile tax works, how to check your IMEI, register on DIRBS and pay, and why online figures disagree.
Science
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Why leaves change color in fall: 5 amazing secrets behind autumn foliage
The yellows were there all summer; the reds are made fresh each fall. Here is the science of autumn color and where to see the best of it.
Health
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Medicare open enrollment 2026: 7 essential steps to pick the best plan
Plans change every year. Here is how to review your coverage during Medicare open enrollment, compare costs and avoid scams before Dec. 7.
NHS flu jab 2026: 7 essential facts on who can get it free this winter
Free flu vaccines are available again for millions of people. Here is who qualifies, when and where to book, and what side effects to expect.
Heart attack symptoms in women: 8 warning signs you should never ignore
Chest pain is not the only sign. Here are eight heart attack symptoms women should know, how they differ from men and what to do right away.
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NFL overtime rules: 5 simple facts that decide who wins close games
Both teams now get the ball in regular-season overtime. Here is how NFL overtime works, why it changed and the big coin toss debate.
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Why true crime is so popular: 7 surprising reasons we cannot look away
From Serial to Making a Murderer, true crime keeps topping the charts. Here are seven reasons it grips us, and the ethical questions it raises.
Lifestyle
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Flight delay compensation in the EU: how to claim €250 to €600 in 2026
Your flight landed three hours late or was cancelled at short notice. Here is what EU261 entitles you to, how to claim it yourself, and what the 2026 reform changes.
Electricity Price Trend 2026: Latest Prices, Market Analysis and Q3 Outlook
How US and German wholesale electricity prices moved through 2026, the latest Q3 figures, and the gas, wind and grid-investment forces driving them into year end.
Fall home maintenance checklist: 20 easy jobs that save money this winter
A few autumn weekends can prevent frozen pipes, leaks and fires. Here are 20 fall jobs for homeowners, and which ones to hand to a pro.